Greene King

Strike ballot as GK brewery staff ‘hit brick wall’ over pay deal

04-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

A ballot for strike action for Greene King brewery staff has been confirmed after ‘hitting a brick wall’ with pay negotiations, but union Unite says there is still time to talk.

GK says popular ale has not been dropped

20-Nov-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Brewer and operator Greene King (GK) has confirmed that a popular beer has not been ditched from its brewing rotation despite its sale to an international property firm.

Loneliness affects 20% of people on Friday nights

18-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

The scale of isolation in Britain has been highlighted in new research that reveals one in five people would like to go the pub but have no one to accompany them.

GK’s exclusive tips guide for the best Christmas

01-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

Greene King Pub Partners has published a new guide packed with hints and tips to inspire its leased and tenanted partners to make the most of the festive season.

Greene King pub turns rating around after former ‘rat infestation’

31-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

A Greene King pub hopes its new four-star rating will “restore the local community’s confidence” after being under investigation due to a “rat infestation”.

Greene King deal completed

31-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The £2.7bn deal for Greene King to be taken on by Hong Kong company CK Bidco has now been completed with the pubco’s share listing now cancelled on the London Stock Exchange, The Morning Advertiser’s sister title MCA has reported.

GK staff consider strike action after ‘insulting’ pay offer

11-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Greene King staff will vote on whether to take strike action after its union dubbed the company’s approach to pay negotiations “insulting”.

Greene King deal approved

10-Oct-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The £2.7bn deal for Hong Kong firm CK Asset (CKA) to take over Greene King’s almost 3,000 pubs portfolio has been approved by the pubco and brewer’s shareholders.

GK Pub Partners glassware ordering process creates confusion

09-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

A publican has struck out at Greene King Pub Partners branded glassware ordering process, claiming the pubco and operator has introduced new charges.

Greene King signs double pledge on food waste

26-Sep-2019 By Alice Leader

Greene King has enlisted in two national schemes with the goal to reduce food waste and further promote its sustainability credentials.

Greene King staff embark on ‘relentless’ charity cycle

11-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Greene King staff will cycle hundreds of miles from the brewer’s head office to the Scottish coast to raise money for a cancer charity this week.

Spotlight

Britain’s latest export – the pub?

29-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

This year has been one of the biggest years for pub trade mergers and acquisitions in recent times, leading many to question what the future has in store for the humble British pub and the pubcos behind them.

Greene King bangs sector apprenticeships drum

23-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Greene King, which is in the throes of a sale to a Hong Kong firm, is urging recent secondary school graduates to consider pursuing an apprenticeship in the hospitality trade.

Greene King sale ‘concerning for Britain’s beer scene’

20-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The recent news of a Hong Kong-based property business planning to buy Greene King in a deal that values the pubco at £4.6bn has been met with fears from the trade.

Hong Kong property company bids for Greene King

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

A Hong Kong-based property business has announced plans to snap up the Greene King business in a deal which values the UK pub operator at £4.6bn.